The nameMika
Mika is a name given in France mostly to boys, a short form of Mikael or Michel.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
It comes from the Hebrew Mikhael, "who is like God?"; it also exists in Finnish and Japanese.
Origin
Hebrew, a short form.
History
In France it peaked in 2008, at the height of the singer Mika's success.
Popularity of the name Mika
Mika in France
Mika was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 350 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Mika. Its rise began around 1996, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Mika in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 21 births a year on average, against 29 in the five years before.
Mika in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mika mean?
It comes from the Hebrew Mikhael, "who is like God?"; it also exists in Finnish and Japanese.
What is the origin of the name Mika?
Hebrew, a short form.
Is Mika a girl's or a boy's name?
Mika is a boy's name.